Kidnap and Detention Training
The chances of being kidnapped or taken hostage are small. If it does happen, the chances of survival are high. Kidnapping is a terrifying experience, but individuals possess more personal resources than they think to help avoid the situation, or in the worst case scenario, remain resilient through the ordeal.
Our virtual experience and training course has been designed to help reduce the risk of being kidnapped and to help build techniques and strategies to survive. On commencing the course participants are immersed in a 360º scenario, followed by a structured lesson and a further case study, before a final interactive summary that highlights and reinforces the key learning points.
This training course, the first and best of its type, can be completed with a trainer present, carefully drawing out the desired learning outcomes, or can be entirely self led. Start training here.
The Content
After a brief introduction, the participant is immersed into a fictional 360º dramatisation of a kidnap event. Using time lapses, this carefully scripted short film is anchored by a series of key learning points, which are subsequently developed later in the course. This 25 minute experience takes the participant on a journey from pre trip to the successful resolution of the scenario.
The next phase is a presenter led lesson. This is a teaching session that takes a deep dive into how course participants can plan, prepare and operate in as safe a manner as they are able in areas of high threat. It also explores how to respond in a worst case scenario. If a trainer is present, this is a facilitated session.
The third section is a case study. This encourages the course participants to consider the previous learning and how they could apply this in light of a real, lived and narrated experience.
The course summary highlights good practice and the most important learning from the course using the opening 360º experience as a reference point. It encourages participants to self reflect and, if a trainer is present, enables discussion about their own personal safety and future practice.
Finally, successfully completing the summative quiz will enable download of a certificate of completion that can be easily shared and, if the Silk Road Training app is downloaded, recorded within the app for future reference.
The Costs
Access to the kidnap and detention awareness and survival course is £55 per person and can be found here. This will give course access on the free to download Silk Road Training app and via the Silk Road Training website, a certificate of completion and a personal training record (on the app). If you would like the course to be faciliated by one of our training team, with 360º VR headsets included for up to 10 people (more by arrangement) this will cost £775 per day in addition to the costs associated with course access.
FAQ’s
Is a headset required to view the 360º content?
No. We have created options which allow the 360º scenario to be viewed from any angle using a touchpad or touchscreen to change the viewing angle instead of using a headset. We have made the content in this way so that the film can be viewed effectively with as few barriers to access as possible.
How long will access to the content be given for? We will give access to the content for 1 year. This can be altered by arrangement.
Is it possible to buy multiple subscriptions to the course? Yes. We can provide a code that will give access to a pre – agreed amount of learners. Please contact us to find out more.
When are the course dates? The online content is entirely self led and so can be accessed at any time. If you would like a training session to be facilitated by one of our training team please contact us and we’ll arrange a time that suits you.
How do I access the course and get started? The course is available via our app and to purchase online. Alternatively get in touch and we’ll help you out.